Automotive Industry News & Information - By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, we know how annoying a dead battery can be. Here’s some information on the subject, that will hopefully help you understand your battery issues a little better.

A good technician will give your vehicle a quick inspection whenever you have maintenance performed. Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance. At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we're good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your vehicle. You know when your vehicle feels off when its been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop:

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, our goal is to help you understand your transmission a little better and keep your car, truck, or SUV reliably on the road. If you ever hit the key and your engine fails to turn over, whether it’s once a month, once a week, or every day, you’ve got the beginnings of an issue worth dealing with.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

At By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM, we know replacing an entire engine can be a tough call to make - that’s why we’re here to help you make an expert decision on the matter.

By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair in Albuquerque, NM has the answers. Here are some tips that unlock the secret to keeping a smooth-running fleet, from us to you.

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

The most important part of your visit to any shop is making sure that your vehicle receives the best repair. While we uphold that standard, the team at By The Book Diesel & Auto Repair will also go above and beyond to ensure that you get only the best customer service along with a competent repair.